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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 13th day of  October 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
Present:
  • County Judge Bryan Wilson
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
Attendees:
  • County Attorney Eddie Arredondo
  • Assit. County Attorney Colleen Davis
  • County Clerk Vicinta Stafford
  • Commissioners Court Coordinator Madeline Parker
 
Item #1 Call to Order    
Judge Bryan Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags.
Russell Tutor led the invocation. 
Pledges said
 
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Ed Hashbarger, Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke and recommended the burn ban. 
Russell Tutor spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to enact the burn ban at 9:10 a.m. today October 13, 2026. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Go Purple Day as October 15, 2026. (Beierle/ Wilson)
Janessa Hardaway, Community Impact & Development Director of Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center, spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Go Purple Day as October 15, 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to present and adopt a Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026, as TEEA Week. (Wilson)
Roxanne Dunegan, TEEA District 7 Director, spoke
Roberta Eacott, TEEA member,spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026, as TEEA Week.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action recognizing the contributions of the Intermediate Sanctions Facility, the ISF work program, the ISF residents, and those who serve as temporary employees for the County:
(a) Travis Dick, with Road and Bridge, Precinct 1;
(b) Timothy Cox, with Road and Bridge, Precinct 4;
(c) Jerry Rakes, with the Maintenance Department.
(Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to ratify the certificates 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots E, H and I, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as lot E1, Twin Isles Subdivision, a combination of 3 lots into 1. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a replat of lots E, H and I, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as lot E1, Twin Isles Subdivision, a combination of 3 lots into 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 46, 47 and 48 of Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, to be known as lots 46A, 47A and 48A, Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, to accommodate a large oak tree in the road. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a replat of lots 46, 47 and 48 of Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, to be known as lots 46A, 47A and 48A, Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, to accommodate a large oak tree in the road.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the presentation and adoption of the Burnet County 2026 Transportation Plan. (Dockery)
Phoenix Torres, Regional Planning and Services Transportation Planner with CAPCOG, presented.
Sam Jones, Regional Planner with CAMPO, presented.
Will Lisska, Regional Planning Manager with CAMPO, presented 
Christian Davis spoke.
David Herrera spoke.
Christine Maxy spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt the Burnet County 2026 Transportation Plan as presented. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #3 Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 and the Burnet County commissioners court rules of decorum, any person may make comment on any item not appearing on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during this Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. Public comment for items listed on this agenda will be heard when the agenda item is called.
No public comments.
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adoption of the FY27 Burnet County Budget Policy. (Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke. 
Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, spoke.
Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 10:29 a.m.
 
Reconvened
Reconvened at 10:35 a.m.
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adoption of the FY27 Burnet County Budget Policy. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt the FY26 Budget Policy. Motion and Second amended to include Section VII, Subsection 2 A and B to change the word from acceptance to acknowledgment. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to amend the policy, under section II, Subsection 6 to be reviewed by commissioners court based on request from elected officials and department heads from July 1st to August 31st to modify the budget without a suspension of the policy. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt the FY26 Budget Policy. Motion and Second amended to include Section VII, Subsection 2 A and B to change the word from acceptance to acknowledgment. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the FY26 fourth quarter cash fund audit. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept the FY26 fourth quarter cash fund audit.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding input and direction for the development of an internal policy establishing procedures for legal opinions from the County’s contracted outside counsel. (Beierle)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to approve the Big Pink Bus with Lone Star Circle of Care, a Mobile Mammography Unit, to park and perform health care services for Burnet County Employees at the AgriLife Parking lot on January 13, 2027. (Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Big Pink Bus with Lone Star Circle of Care, a Mobile Mammography Unit, to park and perform health care services for Burnet County Employees at the AgriLife Parking lot on January 13, 2027.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve work order No. 25-316 with K.C. Engineering, Inc. for hydraulics and design for a low-water crossing on CR 403 at Flat Rock Creek in an amount not to exceed $92,750 from fund 340-6140-4010. (Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve work order No. 25-316 with K.C. Engineering, Inc. for hydraulics and design for a low-water crossing on CR 403 at Flat Rock Creek in an amount not to exceed $92,750 from fund 340-6140-4010.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to purchase an ambulance using HB 3000 Rural Ambulance Grant funds, with no County match required, in an amount not to exceed $393,950. Ambulance will be operated and maintained by the City of Burnet. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve to purchase an ambulance using HB 3000 Rural Ambulance Grant funds, with no County match required to Frazier in the amount of $349,775.00. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Ina Cooper Foundation to the Herman Brown Library to purchase equipment intended to be used for the preservation of Burnet County History. (Beierle)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor:
a. Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Expense Reports.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts and agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter into an Order and Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the City of Marble Falls for Burnet County to provide manpower and equipment to apply hot mix asphalt to City-owned streets in an amount not to exceed $15,000;
(b) Enter into an Order and Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the City of Meadowlakes for Burnet County to provide manpower and equipment to improve grading and drainage in an amount not to exceed $15,000;
(c) Enter into a renewal for FY27 pest control services with Circle S Pest Control, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,368 from fund 100-5100-4070;
(d) Enter into a service agreement between Llano County and VetRide of Burnet County for Burnet County VetRide to provide transportation to appointments for Llano County veterans and their spouses in an amount not to exceed $16,500;
(e) Enter into a planned maintenance agreement between Clifford Power and Burnet County Emergency Management for maintenance on Burnet County communication towers in an amount not to exceed $6,090 from fund 100-4060-4520;
(f) Enter into a renewal with Pitney Bowes for the South Annex Postage Machine, in an amount not to exceed $871.68 from fund 100-4090-4520; 
(g) Enter into an Independent Contractor Employment Agreement between Burnet County and Angela Moody as the Assistant Community Service Supervisor;
(f) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between David Thrush and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program;
(g) Enter into a renewal for an Animal Shelter/ Adoption Center Agreement between Hill Country Humane Society and Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $105,000 from fund 100-6350-4018; and
(h) Enter into an agreement and addendum between Frontier and Burnet County for internet service for 127 E Jackson in an amount not to exceed $11,880 from fund 100-5040-4560.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-h

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following Burnet County Sheriff's Office and/ or Jail contracts and agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter into a service agreement and addendum with Trusted Driver to provide a cloud-native E-Citation platform in the amount of $35,000 from fund 100-5600-4000;
(b) Continuation of a service agreement and addendum with DroneSense to provide licenses, support, and streaming in the amount of $15,700 from fund 100-5600-4000; and
(c) Enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Collin County and Burnet County for jail services for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Collin County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(d) Enter into a Mutual-Aid Agreement for Law Enforcement Efforts Between the Sheriff Offices of Various Texas Counties, including Bell County, Burnet County, Milam County, and Williamson County; and
(e) Enter into a renewal for an Interlocal Agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and Burnet County for Mental Health Jail Based Services in the amount not to exceed $45 per assessment, $206 per hour per Certificate of Medical Examination, related court services and travel time, and $0.685 per mile.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-e

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts and sponsorships, to be funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund:
(a) Fiesta Jam Sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $1,000 from fund 140-6640-4500; and
(b) Let's Get Social social media management contract for the Burnet County Tourism Department in an amount not to exceed $21,600 from fund 140-6640-4580.
(Wilson)
Madeline Parker, Burnet County Administrative Director/ Court Coordinator, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
(a) Authorization to go out to bid for sound and visual presentation equipment in the District and County Court at Law courtrooms.
(Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Authorization to go out to bid for sound and visual presentation equipment in the District and County Court at Law courtrooms.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding grants to be approved and/ or ratified:
(a) Accept the FY27 CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant in the amount of $40,000 with no match requirement (Dockery);
(b) Approval to apply for the Patrick Leathy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program to fund the purchase of bulletproof vests for the Sheriff's Office, with a requested award of $16,200 and a required match of 50% to be funded through Chapter 59 funds (Wilson);
(c) Approval to apply for the FY28/FY29 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veteran's Assistance Cost Reimbursement grant for Burnet County Vet Rides, with a requested award of $250,000 and no match requirement (Wilson).
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-c

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code Section 113.901 regarding Information Technology authorization to Future Infrastructure for labor delays without a purchase order or change notice in an amount not to exceed $4,750 from fund 710-5040-5770; and
(b) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to increase the amount previously approved by Commissioners Court on May 12, 2026, for the installation of aerial fiber by Future Infrastructure, from $122,150 to $131,773.22, an increase of $9,623.22 for labor delay costs, to be funded from Fund 710-5040-5770.
(Wilson)
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke. 
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-b 
roll call Vote: Comm. Luther, aye; Comm. Beierle, aye; Comm. Collier, aye; Comm. Dockery, Nay; Judge Wilson, Nay

Vote: 3 - 2

Attachments:
 
Item #25 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - September 21, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - September 28, 2026;
(c) PEC Utility Connections - October 5, 2026;
(d) TxDOT Change Order Third Party Funding Notification;
(e) Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update - September 25, 2026;
(f) Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Origination Program;
(g) Administrative Order Appointing a Purchasing Agent of Burnet County.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
 
Attachments:
 
Item #26 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
 
Item #27 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn at 11:27 a.m. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature